This ministry reaches out to people in surrounding communities. Volunteers help with projects around the house, providing a ride to the doctor or picking up groceries. They can also help children with tutoring or sports training. Please call for more information.

Services Include:

• Big Brother/Big Sister program
• Caretaker relief
• Grocery shopping
• Home repairs
• House cleaning and chores
• House painting
• Repairing or replacement of appliances
• Transportation to doctor's appointments
• Yard work

This conference helps those in need. They can help with emergency utility and rent payments. They have a food pantry.
Our Lady of the Rosary.

Clients should first call 813.949.6094 to speak with a volunteer. Any financial aid requires a home visit.

Hours of operation: 9:00am-11:30am Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; Saturdays 9:30am-12:00noon

Eligibility: Anyone in need of services in the LOL area and surrounding area, west of Interstate 75

The Society helps needy people who live in the boundaries of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. Food is given once a month. Financial aid is given once a year to help with utility bills or rent (weekly only). Clients must provide a shut off notice or eviction notice. They also may be able to get help with some prescriptions.

Please call the office for hours.

This agency provides a Personal Hygiene Program to homeless men and women. Those who go to the Food Center for meals can get shelter, showers, medical care and more. Please call for more information.

The following services are offered:

• Clothing
• Legal advice
• Medical care
• Shelter
• Showers
• Toiletries
• Towels

The Society helps needy people who live in the boundaries of St. Anthony of Padua. They can help with food assistance once a month. They can help with financial assistance by appointment. Aid is given according to the amount of donations from the parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua.

Hours of operation: 9:30am-11:30am
Saturday mornings, food pantry

The Society helps those in need who live within the boundaries of St. James Church. They help with food. Financial aid is given once a year, to help with utility bills or rent, providing the client has a shut-off notice or eviction notice.

Hours of operation: Monday, Thursday, Friday 10:00am-12 Noon, Tuesday 11:30am-1:30pm

The Society helps those in need who live within the parish boundaries of St. Thomas Aquinas Church. They can help with food once a month. Financial assistance is given once a year to each client. They can help with utility bills or rent weekly, providing they have a shut-off notice or eviction notice.

Hours of operation: Call 727.372.8600, Ext. 42; leave a message.
Food Pantry Hours: Monday and Thursday 9:30am-11:00am, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

This Thrift Store has household goods, clothing, furniture and other items for free to those in need. This is done through their voucher system. Shoppers can find just about anything at at bargain prices. Proceeds from the sales of all items go toward funding the Society's many programs. Please see the website for more information.

Items at the Thrift Store include:

• Books, magazines, music cassettes and albums
• Clothing for the whole family
• Coats, boots, and shoes
• Computers, monitors, keyboards
• Craft supplies
• Dishes, utensils, knick-knacks, glassware
• Jewelry
• Small appliances, toys, collectibles, and linen
• Used and re-upholstered furniture

St. Vincent de Paul Cares Program(SVdP) is a place where those in need are welcome to come for help. The staff and volunteers are committed to person-to-person service.

All services are based on partnership with other providers in the community. The goal is to help the individual toward self-sufficiency.

The Center helps individuals with an initial job search, referrals to community job programs, and GED studies. They can help with social security or getting IDs, or simply getting respite from the elements.

The center also offers a mail drop for clients, hot drinks and snacks.

Clients can consult with an on-site nurse for medical advice and appropriate treatment. You will need an appointment.

Men can get a referral to transitional housing.